All Sustainability articles – Page 129
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NewsEco-towns risk becoming communities of Stepford Wives
Eco-towns will be devoid of personality unless the government builds sufficient local amenities for its inhabitants
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NewsMind the Gap!
When it comes to achieving sustainable goals, we need to be realistic between what is theoretically possible and what can actually be achieved, says green guru Jerry Yudelson
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NewsHeathrow T5 recycles and reuses waste
In the first of a series of sustainable case studies submitted by Construction Excellence, the body assesses the work carried out on the recently completed Terminal 5 project with 97% of its waste material recycled or recovered
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NewsNo...gas cookers... power shower... open windows... thanks…
A report by the NHBC reveals that the zero-carbon revolution is leaving home buyers cold. And if nobody’s going to buy them, is anybody going to build them?
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Planners urge councils to buy locally generated power
Local councils need to put their money where their mouth is by buying locally generated power if they are to reduce emissions from buildings in their areas, according to planners.
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NewsWell fit: Foster + Partners’ Willis Building
StructureTone completes fit-out of architects sustainable timber building in the City
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CPA: government will miss 2m homes target
Report cites zero-carbon drive as reason housing output may fall short of 2016 target
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NewsGovernment calls on businesses to show green certificates
Iain Wright says commerical buildings should help government fight climate change by displaying EPCs
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NewsGovernment considers display energy certificates in commercial buildings
Premises visited frequently by the public may have to display actual energy under new legislation
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NewsEco-towns shortlist unveiled
Government names 15 sites shortlisted for the 10 zero-carbon eco-towns
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Cost of zero carbon homes deters buyers
NHBC report says home buyers see low carbon features as 'deal-breakers'
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NewsGreen housing policy leaves older homes out in the cold
Committee of MPs says focus on new-build homes has led to lack of action on energy efficiency of existing housing stock
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NewsSustainability TV: Jones Lang LaSalle interview part 2
Boss of global property outfit discusses what his firm is offering to clients to reduce their environmental impact
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Property outfit launches green wing
The new dedicated group of NB Real Estate will address political, social and business pressures relating to property management, head promises
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NewsEPCS: unresolved issues
While government has answered some of the outstanding confusion about EPCs in a January guidance, Andy Land, senior surveyor, CNP, raises some outstanding questions over the implementation of the certificates
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NewsGovernment extends green grant scheme until 2010
Homeowners will be able to apply for £10m of grants towards sustainable
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NewsGovernment failing on green incentives for homeowners
WWF says carbon cutting targets will not be met unless government offers more financial incentives
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Guide launched to help councils hit low-carbon targets
Best practice guide aims to assist local authorities developing low carbon energy policies
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NewsHealthy debate or total confusion?
Green may have gone mainstream, but what are the best ways to achieve zero carbon emissions, asks Cole Thompson Anders partner Craig Anders